Advert Strategic Economic Investment Manager (18/591) Dumfries £74,712 - £80,511 This is a pivotal moment for Dumfries and Galloway, with major regional developments coming together to place the area firmly in the national spotlight. A maturing Regional Economic Partnership, the delivery of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and ongoing engagement with the Scottish Government through the Convention of the South of Scotland are all shaping a new era of opportunity. This role offers the chance to take a leading position within this evolving landscape, driving forward the region s most significant economic development, regeneration and housing capital investment programmes, as well as working at a place based level, to ensure Dumfries and Galloway realises its full economic potential. You will be an experienced leader with a track record of success in economic growth programmes and project management ideally, within a local authority environment. Your knowledge of external funding support and building successful business cases will help to leverage investment from a range of sources. You will be comfortable working in a partnership environment engaging with public, private, community and third sector stakeholders. Educated to degree standard in a relevant technical discipline; you will possess significant relevant post-graduate work experience and professional membership of a relevant recognised body. We offer flexible working arrangements including hybrid and home working. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation For further information please contact Stuart McMillan, Head of Economy and Environment telephone: 07990 530307 or email: HeadofEconomyandEnvironment@dumgal.gov.uk